At Island of Tears, a sculpture of a guardian angel cries for Belarusian soldiers who died in the war in Afghanistan. Cross a flying arch bridge to get to the artificial island, also known as the "island of courage and sorrow." You'll see a large boulder with a bronze icon of the Mother of God at its entrance. In the center of the island is a memorial chapel surrounded by statues of mourning widows, mothers, and sisters. There are more than 770 names of Belarusians who died in Afghanistan inscribed on the walls of the chapel. The island’s surface is uneven; the many stones are meant to represent Afghan mountains. Willows, leaning over the water, symbolize sorrow. Use our Minsk trip itinerary site to visit Island of Tears on your trip to Minsk, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
Create an itinerary including Island of Tears
Unable to display map at this time. Please try again later.
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors
Tours To Island of Tears
Island of Tears Reviews
-
The monument is to those fallen as a result of the Afghanistan war. It's very peaceful with benches that have a good view of downtown Minsk across the water. more »
-
Quite a small place, beautifully placed in the small island commemorating the soldiers who lost their lives in the Afghan war. If you can take 30 minutes to stop here and enjoy its specialness. This..... more »
-
Thoughtful descriptions about Island of Tears. Thank you
-
A heartbreaking memorial site for the soldiers who died in the war in Afghanistan.
Plan your trip to Minsk
Get a personalized plan
A complete day-by-day itinerary
based on your preferencesCustomize it
Refine your plan. We'll find the
best routes and schedulesBook it
Choose from the best hotels
and activities. Up to 50% offManage it
Everything in one place.
Everyone on the same page.
Popular things to do in Minsk
Side trips from Minsk
Hidden gems in Minsk
Kid-friendly things to do in Minsk
Nearby attractions in Minsk
Plans to Island of Tears by other users
59 days in Europe
BY A USER FROM BRAZIL
May, culture, historic sites, museums, shopping, popular sights
Preferences: May, culture, historic sites, museums, shopping
Attraction style: Popular sights
Pace: Medium
58 days in Europe & Asia
BY A USER FROM BOLIVIA
May, culture, historic sites, museums, fast-paced, popular & hidden gems
Preferences: May, culture, historic sites, museums
Attraction style: Popular & hidden gems
Pace: Fast-paced
14 days in Ukraine, Belarus & Moldova
BY A USER FROM TURKEY
August, popular sights
Preferences: August
Attraction style: Popular sights
Pace: Medium
3 days in Belarus
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
June, kids, popular sights
Preferences: June, kids
Attraction style: Popular sights
Pace: Medium
11 days in Minsk
BY A USER FROM SOUTH AFRICA
July, popular sights
Preferences: July
Attraction style: Popular sights
Pace: Medium
14 days in Belarus
BY A USER FROM SWITZERLAND
June, popular sights
Preferences: June
Attraction style: Popular sights
Pace: Medium
See more plans
